Emily Collins

Emily has a degree in journalism from Suffolk University in Boston. She started her journalism career at her school’s newspaper, The Suffolk Journal, where she covered arts, environmental news, local news and world news topics. Emily spent her time in college pursuing her passion for writing through multiple internships and volunteering as a photojournalist in Brazil. In her fourth year at Suffolk, she was offered a co-op position at Boston.com as a staff writer. Emily wrote for the Community section at Boston.com with some of her articles receiving tens of thousands of views. Emily is excited about continuing her journalism career and strengthening her skills at WestfordCAT.
Contact her at ecollins@westfordcat.org

Volunteers help restore Hill Orchard as town considers future maintenance plans

WESTFORD CENTER — Volunteer cleanup and harvesting efforts at Hill Orchard have helped to maintain the town-owned property in recent months, as the Conservation Commission considers what additional maintenance work […]

Focus on Special Ed, Mental Health And Social-Emotional Learning At School

WESTFORD — Westford Public Schools is working to strengthen special education procedures, improve communication with families, and expand mental health services. During the Oct. 19 School Committee meeting, the district’s […]

2026 Special Town Meeting: Here’s what passed and what failed

Westford voters gathered on Oct. 26 for Special Town Meeting to consider 10 warrant articles addressing clean energy regulations, municipal spending, town projects, and a proposed reduction to the town’s Community Preservation Act property tax surcharge.

School Committee approves 705-student plan for Robinson School Project

WESTFORD — The School Committee unanimously approved a 705-student enrollment design for the proposed Robinson School building project during its Oct. 19 meeting. This vote advances plans to combine two […]

Conservation Commission supports increased spending limit for East Boston Camps

WESTFORD — The Conservation Commission recently voted to support a proposal to raise the annual spending limit for the East Boston Camps maintenance revolving fund from $80,000 to $150,000, citing […]

Elizabeth Almeida joins WestfordCAT Board of Directors

WESTFORD — After 15 years of community involvement, volunteerism, and public service in Westford, Elizabeth Almeida is taking on a new role as a member of Westford Community Access Television’s […]

Conservation Commission approves Community Gardens expansion

Aerial view of the Westford Community Gardens. (Photo by Stephen Grigoriou)

WESTFORD — The Conservation Commission approved a proposed expansion of the Westford Community Gardens during its Oct. 14 meeting, allowing the garden to accommodate additional members as demand for plots […]

Conservation Commission Supports Increased Spending Limit For East Boston Camps

WESTFORD — The Conservation Commission voted at its Oct. 14 meeting, to support a proposal to raise the annual spending limit for the East Boston Camps maintenance revolving fund from […]

Town Manager shares updates on key projects, Special Town Meeting, paint disposal and more

WESTFORD — Officials outlined several ongoing projects and upcoming decisions in the town’s October newsletter, including developments in the Robinson School Building Project, a transition in town leadership and preparations […]

FinCom Weighs Proposed CPA Surcharge Reduction

WESTFORD — A citizens’ petition seeking to reduce Westford’s Community Preservation Act property tax surcharge from 3% to 2% caused an extended discussion during the Sept. 24 Finance Committee over […]

School Committee Backs Centralized Preschool

WESTFORD — A centralized preschool program will remain part of the designs under consideration for the Robinson School building project following a vote by the Westford School Committee. The committee […]

New Teacher needed at Crisafulli

WESTFORD — Westford Public Schools plan to add another third-grade teacher at Crisafulli Elementary School after enrollment came in significantly higher than projected for the current school year. The district […]